Our friends recommended this spot and I'm glad they did because there are so many options in this area. They excel on the Chinese bbq and noodles! I can quite pin point what region of China this cuisine focuses on but it's fine as long it's delish. Recommend: Haninan Chicken Knif cut noodles with mala Onion noodles Beef rib noodles Just ok: Soy milk Quick tip: their knife cut noodles are off menu! Just ask for it when you order. read more

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This is going to be the place for me to pick up bbq pork, steamed chicken or fried pork. Thankfully, it is close enough that I won't think twice about making the drive. In addition, it's on the same block as my barber. WOOOHH!!!! The bbq pork was much better than I expected. It was rich and slightly sweeter than the pork at Ranch 99. I am a fan. Okay, that was my update and here are the pics. read more

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Although this is not one of those restaurants that has been in Millbrae since the beginning of times but it's been here for awhile. Originally it's the same owner as Porridge and Things but not sure whether this is still true. Anyways this has evolved into a restaurant that pretty much everything including Chinese rice burritos, Chinese deli (chicken and duck) and random other HK cafe style rice plates. I do want to remind people that HK style hainan chicken is not very tender (so I tend to prefer Malaysian/Singaporean style Hainan chicken instead). The food is alright especially if you want a rice plate for lunch. Nothing stands out enough for me to give it 5 stars but not bad enough for 1-2 stars. However I do like the duck "jaws" from the deli section and that's why I'm bumping the typically 3 star place to 4 stars. The place itself is small and loud like most Chinese places in Millbrae. The service is prompt. read more

Laka - Hainan rice plate. - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Mediocre at best. They offer different breakfast sets that come with different combo of items. The rice roll and soy sauce chow mein was just bland. I specifically ordered a wonton noodle soup but it came out with just wontons. The server said they don't have something like that on their menu. If they don't have it on their menu, the person taking the order should have informed me. The server then said we can add noodles for $2 extra. The broth had decent flavor. I think the best items of the meal were the drinks. The ice milk tea was refreshing as well as the house tea. read more

Walking to Laka, street parking 1hour only. We ate snack before dinner. Roast pork, crunchy skin was very good. Hainan chicken rice was good, brown rice not too garlicky. Food overall very good. Service minimal as chopsticks and napkins were on table. Ambiance minimal, eat and go restaurant. This event was 4 out of 5 stars. read more

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Food was great. Their vegetarian chow mein is good for 3 people @ $9.99. Their roasted duck and bbq pork also tasted so good; will definitely come back (service is fast too and a lot of people keep coming and going) read more

Laka - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Cantonese comfort food. You can order a la carte or a set menu. I enjoyed the set menu of chicken sticky rice, rich milk tea, and a millet congee. Hit the spot. I felt like an old person bc a see a lot of elderly eating this lol Vibe is HK cafe. Staff will get you what you need once you get their attention. read more

Laka - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

First time here. Hidden gem. Place looks very busy, but it's really the lines at the takeout counter and BBQ meats window area. You can actually bypass that line and put your name on waitlist paper or wave down a server in back. The restaurant isn't fancy or new inside, but they sure had plenty of tables and chairs. Breakfast hour is usually very busy and much better during lunch hour. All meal sets looked pretty darn good and prices are considered cheap and affordable for the good food quality offered. Hong Kong style/Cantonese employees. We had the special meal set C $13.99 and meal set F $12.99. Both comes with a beverage, foods were huge in portions, and very good in flavors/ingredients too. Not disappointed here. My C meal came with my favorite chow mein noodles & club sandwich cut in half. I really liked the taste and looks of it. Delicious. I picked the hot cup soybean milk for my meal. Organic and nutritious! Meal F was the chicken and rice wrapped in leaf. The egg yolk and sausage inside it was a bonus/so good. F meal came with the porridge & sides. Nice! Hot cup coffee and cream is good enough. Frugal meals/frugal prices, but very good quality authentic foods. Fully satisfied. Public restroom was not small and it was decent for use. Cashiers in back were quick during checkout as well. Again, it's not a modern style or fancy place, but great for casual loud environments. Seats were comfortable and tables were clean. Looks like a good stop again in the near future. Everything looks tasty here. Breakfast menu looks tempting. Must try! Frugal eats. Under $15 per person in this current economy for a good full meal is worth it. Yes, they do accept credit cards here. read more

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ordered for takeout, the rice roll was tiny and smaller than my hand for $7, and the rice was really hard. the porridge is where it's at, with huge chunks of preserved egg, its perfectly savory and comforting! their menu is huge, so I would come back to check out other menu items. we also came before they closed, so that might have affected the rice quality as well read more

Laka - rice roll - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

Cute place! The food was great! They ran out of item I really wanted. Quick and great service! Enjoyed it! read more

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One of my favorite breakfast places in the Bay. Pricing is great and love the set meals. If Cantonese style breakfast is not your thing, they have other small plate options. One thing to note, congee comes with sliced ginger. If you don't like ginger, ask the to take it out. read more

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Nice place to eat. Good value for the price. Pork was juicy and tender and soup had lots of seafood. read more

Laka - Seafood noodles soup - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Great spot for Cantonese food. We ordered their chow mein, spicy noodle soup, marinated tofu, and char siu. Everything was delicious, big in portion size, and came quickly. Service was also super friendly and prompt. The char siu in particular was very juicy and tender and not at all tough, overcooked, or dry. Despite it being Wednesday lunch, Laka was packed, and we noticed a few folks who came later had to wait a few minutes for tables to open up. Prices are very reasonable. Seating is comfy, and interior is clean and spacious. read more

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This place is okay. For $13 or so you can get a breakfast special. This might not be for me because I thought the breakfast was unsubstantial. I had a breakfast fan tuan which was tiny and some dumplings. This was maybe a 3.5/5 stars for me. Service was quick. I liked that it came with hot milk tea. It's very simple but again, maybe not the breakfast type that is hearty since it's very carb-y. It is traditional and they have a lot of other choices too. The place is very clean. read more

Laka - Set B. - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Came here for breakfast on a weekday and it was a great experience! Located right in the downtown area of Millbrae - so you will need to rely on street parking. For two we shared the Beef Brisket Noodle soup and the Chow fun, and we each ordered a milk tea. Both items were delicious and very filling! Paired nicely with the tea as well. Service was quick and attentive! Would definitely come back again when I'm in the area. read more

Service was fast. You walk in and the deli meats hit all your senses. That was delicious. The place is small but to me it seemed like one of the most authentic rice and meats places I have been to. Funny even their lemon ice tea was on point. Loved it!! read more

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My team and I almost every other weekend decides to come by this spot and order breakfast to go. The place is open early and it is always ready to go. It is clean and well maintained. The staff are friendly. We always elect to order the combo packages from their menu which we thought they are such good deals. The quality of their food are excellent with them all made fresh at a daily. I personally elected for SetB combo and I absolutely enjoy it. And we keep coming back for more... read more

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Their BBQ stuffs look pretty nice/savory from outside, in particularly their roast duck. We tried most of them with 2 three items BBQ rice plate. All items were pretty good, I liked their roast duck best, Char Siu was above average but could be better. All other BBQ were quite good also. It's a nice little place. Overall it was quite clean. Service was fine even they were short handed the day we went there. Definitely will go back to try out other stuffs read more

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I came here for breakfast in a Wednesday morning. Even on a weekday morning, all the tables were busy. The breakfast combos are definitely worth it. The fan Tuan was flavorful and filling. The dumplings are ok. They also have Cantonese bbq meat. I saw a lot of people getting that Togo read more

Laka - Set B, I changed the soy milk to iced milk tea - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Laka, 447 Broadway, Milbrae, CA94030. Very good Cantonese roast meat spot. Brought family members this time. The roast pork was consistent with our previous visit, tender, not too lean, not too fatty, roasted just right, with the skin crisp, light and crunchy. The braised duck wings, porridge that came with condiments were perfect and flavorful. Very satisfying meal ! There's roast goose on the menu which I will try next time. The eatery is small and has a Hong Kong cafe vibe. There's a waitlist but moved reasonably quickly. Staffs were friendly. Definitely recommended. read more

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The combo rice entrees seem to be pretty popular but I also love how they have affordable smaller combo options as well on one side of the menu. The rice entrees are a great deal though as it could be enough for 2. The other side has the noodle soups and appetizers. I tried the: -beef brisket wonton noodles soup: came with egg noodles and I added just a bit of spice to it -potstickers: loved the chili oil sauce it came with -pork ears: this might have been my first time having this and it was actually refreshing -chicken cartilage: tasty! There is metered parking around the area and tea is complimentary. It can get kinda loud and hot in here. Busy spot! read more

Laka - Beef Brisket Wonton Noodles Soup, Chicken Cartilage, and Spicy Pork Ears - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

The bbq pork and pork belly here are delicious! The have 1,2, and three item plates. The pork was flavorful and tender. The congee was also tasty and the right consistency. The ground pork and mustard green noodles were good but could use some extra flavor. You get either ice water or hot tea. service was good and all the staff was really nice just don't take too long ordering. read more

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First time here, looking for cantonese style breakfast place and this one didnt disappoint. Had the Noodle Soup with Duck Meat, it was pretty good as they sell roast duck here, instead of getting it from elsewhere. Hot lemon tea also tastes pretty authetic. Will come back. read more

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Reliable Cantonese roasted meats option here. We stayed in Millbrae for a few weeks and explored all the Chinese joints. Laka was one we returned to multiple times because their cha siu was delicious -- juicy and with just the right amount of fat. The chicken with ginger onion sauce (bak cheet gai) and roast duck (foh ngaap) also were pretty good. Decently priced, too. The inside is modern and clean. Take out is quick and hassle free. I also came back for the Hong Kong breakfasts and, while I was grateful they offered this, I wasn't impressed. The congee was watery and without "liu" (Cantonese for ingredients). For HK style congee, it should be a little thicker, richer, with bits of meat, egg, seafood based on the order. Would I return to Laka for the Cantonese roast meats? Probably. Not very many places in the Bay do it right these days. read more

Laka - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Authentic, delicious Cantonese roasted meat place! I can smell the delicious roasted meat as I come in. They have a sitting area for dining and takeout area for the meat. Their meat is fresh. They take them out in batches every so often. We got the combo with the roasted duck, roasted chicken, char siu bbq pork, roasted pork belly and bbq short ribs. All of them are delicious. I particularly like the roasted chicken and the char siu. The appetizers are great too! I would come back for more roasted meat next time! read more

Laka - Braised Tofu, Smashed Cucumber Salad - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

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We sat and waited 45 min waiting for our food, tables next to us finished eating and a new group came in for their food before us. We finally asked where's our food? That's when they realized our food ticket was never given to the kitchen I was hungry so I ordered already made bbq pork, that was very good! Not dry, good flavor! The pork Szechuan noodles tasty as well, I like the noodles more than the sauce. I think the food was ok. I don't think I would go back to dine in again , but if I want Togo bbq meats I would get it there. read more

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Stopped by Laka and had a solid meal overall. We ordered the 3 item BBQ rice plate with BBQ pork, roast pork, and roast duck, plus the signature beef rib noodle soup, fried cartilage, and chow mein. The BBQ plate was definitely the highlight. The roast duck had nice flavor and was juicy, the BBQ pork was tender with a slightly sweet glaze, and the roast pork had a good balance of meat and crispy skin. The portion was generous and satisfying. The signature beef rib noodle soup was comforting, with tender ribs and a rich broth that tasted like it had been simmered well. The chow mein was simple but tasty and paired well with everything else. The fried cartilage was crispy and fun to snack on, though a little on the salty side for me. Service was quick and the space felt casual and comfortable for a relaxed meal. Overall a strong 4 star experience. Plenty of variety and solid flavors--definitely a spot I'd come back to try more items next time. read more

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Got a congee with fried dough combo for breakfast. Both are good and quite authentic. Congee was soft and smooth enough to be on par, although the "boat congee" still doesn't have the right ingredients as in Canton. I have never eaten one with the right ingredients here in Bay Area to be honest. We were there around 11am and had to wait for a good 20 minutes. They have bbq meat in front which has a constant queue at it. The appetizers were quite overpriced - both the soy milk and sticky rice came as a surprised price. read more

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This is a classic Cantonese cafe offering a menu with a large variety of items, so there's truly something for everyone. I ordered the beef combo noodle soup, and the portions are massive! You could easily share it between two people, or even a third, depending on your appetite. We also enjoyed sharing table meats, specifically the roast pork and spicy soy chicken. Both were incredibly flavorful and juicy. Highly recommend for great variety and huge portions! read more

Laka - Beef Combo Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

First time here. Amazing tasting roast duck and char siu. Since it was too hot to eat noodle soup, We all had the rice plate combo to sample various bbq items. Tried roast duck, siu yuk, soy sauce chicken, bak tek gai, and char siu. The char sui was lean but tender, not dried. The best ever tasting duck was also very flavorful. The 2 chickens and siu yuk were just OK but still good with flavor. Service was friendly, and the restaurant was clean. We would come back again. read more

Tucked away on a busy Broadway street, this place is our new go-to spot for roasted/bbq meats. It used to be the OG Cheung Hing but I think this place takes the crown. What we got: - 3-meat bbq plate: I believe the meats are preset. Cha Shu (bbq pork) came out fresh, moist, and had a great fat to meat ratio. Chicken was nice and juicy and not a single piece we had was dry (ginger/scallion sauce a bit on the salty side). Roast duck was also not overly greasy and full of flavor - Tofu Skin salad/Cucumber salad: Great palate cleansers. Good texture, good flavor - Rice rolls: The you tiao (chinese donut) wasn't crispy but the overall flavor was decent. Could pass on this next time Would like to try the roast pork next time, as that seemed to be super popular and constantly sold out. Beware that you aren't going to get that warm/friendly/welcoming service here, which tells you all you need to know about the food ;) read more

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The first thing that catches your eye when you walk into Laka is the authentic Chinese bbq up front, complete with a woman hacking away at poultry and hanging them up for display. Their prices are fairly reasonable here and the duck and bbq pork looked appealing. We decided to dine in during our last visit and didn't go with the bbq options; instead, we ordered spam musubi, fish fillet congee, signature beef rib noodle soup, and a beef combo noodle soup. All the food we received was fresh and delicious. I especially liked both of the soups - the noodles were soft, soaking up the flavors from the savory broth. There was a relatively good ratio of meat to starch. The signature beef rib soup comes spicy, but not overly so. The beef combo is not spicy, but you have additional chili oil at the table to customize the spice level to your liking. read more

Was in the area for an early appointment recently and decided to get breakfast to go here. Preserved egg and pork porridge with a Chinese donut is only $11.99. Chow mein and chow fun are both $8.99 each (no meat included). The order took about 15 minutes after I ordered. The porridge was really yummy, thick and hot, perfect for a cold, rainy day. The chow mein and chow fun were good. I am definitely coming back to try some other items on their vast menu of options! read more

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Great Chinese BBQ place and I love their roasted pork and the soy chicken. Usually I order take out and I have dined in for twice. The tall waiter was pretty attentive and provided great service! I love how they also serve breakfast, lunch, and also dinner, and provided different varieties of food. I think they are fairly clean, not too dirty. Laka has become my favorite go to spot for Chinese barbecue items. read more

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Their roast pork take out for sale is only belly when I was there last time. It's not like at ranch 99 where they give you whatever part they are at with the pig. It was $16/lb vs $14.50+ at 99ranch. For a dollar or more per pound you get better meat and none of the attitude you get from some 99ranch butchers. The sit down meals have been great as well. read more

Putting cheung hing a run for their money. Very similar to HK diner with breakfast sets but not really because they don't have the typical western influenced dishes like baked spaghetti. With the addition of the butcher corner they have great roast duck and bbq pork. Can't go wrong with congee, fried dough sticks, and a hot HK milk tea. Their chow fun is good too, but no protein, just noodles and a bit of bean sprouts. read more

Simple Hong Kong breakfast that is cheaper in price with a decent portion size. Their food isn't strongly flavored so good for those who don't want so much sodium first thing in the morning. They have a good amount of seating but it does get packed over the weekends. read more

Laka - Chow Mein - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

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In the area and was feeling like I wanted a light bite. Saw this place and decided to give them a try. Their combos are a really good deal. A drink and two appetizers for about $13. Their soy milk was solid, though I wish they had some sugar at the table to sweeten it with. Potstickers were deep fried and came with a slightly spicy sauce. Their rice rolls were what caught my eye. They were fresh but lacks a flavor punch. They were chopping up some bbq stuff for customers and smelled really good. I'll have to come back and try some of them ... and the laksa too. I need to come back for that soon. read more

A few people from our office recently had lunch here. The insistence was from one person who I work with. Amongst soup choices, Chinese noodles are never at the top of my list. We only received decent service because someone in our group spoke Mandarin and Cantonese. This place is small and the servers are curt. I ordered the Pick Your Own noodle choice and was served a bowl of soup that would literally feed my entire family. My choice of soup base was the coconut milk base with my added protein and vegetables. The curry spices were very overwhelming. I could not eat this serving by myself. I did not take it to go. Very underwhelmed by this experience. read more

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Ordered breakfast. Amazing that they were open @9am while most other places aren't, and I didn't want a bagel. The combo congee 小米粥with 2 sides (peanuts and mustard w ground pork 榨菜), and chive pancake 韭菜盒子 that is unfortunately bland. I ordered potstickers on the side but the fillings were weirdly tasted like curry? And were extremely greasy 油炸的不是煎的 Wish the soy milk was sweet also read more

Laka - 小米粥 - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California